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Introduction
With the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo
Headset BH-214, you can make and
answer calls hands-free with your
compatible mobile device. You can
also listen to music from a
compatible music player.
Read this user guide carefully before
using the headset. Also, read the
user guide for the device that you
other countries. Diversion contrary to law
is prohibited.
Bluetooth wireless
technology
Bluetooth wireless technology
allows you to connect compatible
devices without cables. The headset
and the other device do not need to
be in line of sight, but they should
be within 10 metres (33 feet) of
each other. Connections may be
connect to the headset.
This product may contain small
parts. Keep them out of the reach of
small children. The surface of this
device is nickel-free.
The headset contains the following
parts shown on the title page:
3.5 mm audio connector (1) for
headphones, microphone (2), power
key (3), indicator light (4), answer/
end key (5), rewind key (6), play/
pause key (7), forward key (8), clip
(9), charger connector (10), volume
up key (11), and volume down key
(12).
compatibility with this device.
information stored on them may be
erased.
Charge the battery
Before charging the battery,
carefully read “Battery and charger
information”.
Warning: Use only
chargers approved by
Nokia for use with this
Before using the headset, you must
charge the battery and pair the
headset with a compatible device.
Parts of the device are magnetic.
Metallic materials may be attracted
to the device. Do not place credit
cards or other magnetic storage
media near the device, because
particular model. The use
of any other types may
invalidate any approval
or warranty, and may be
dangerous.
When you disconnect the power
cord of any accessory, grasp and pull
the plug, not the cord.
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1. Connect the charger to a wall
level is sufficient. If the light is
outlet.
2. Connect the charger cable to the
charger connector (14). The red
indicator light is displayed
during charging. Charging the
battery fully may take up to 2
hours.
3. When the battery is fully
charged, the green indicator
light is displayed. Disconnect the
charger from the headset, then
from the wall outlet.
The fully charged battery has power
for up to 8 hours of talk time, up to
300 hours of standby time, or up to
7 hours of music playing time.
To check the battery charge when
the headset is not connected to a
charger, press the answer/end key
when the headset is switched on
and no call is in progress. If the
Before using the headset, you must
pair and connect it with a
compatible device.
If your mobile device supports the
A2DP Bluetooth profile and has a
music player feature, you can use
the device to also play music
through the headset.
If your mobile device does not
support the A2DP profile, you can
separately pair the headset with the
mobile device and a music player
that supports this profile. If you
have paired and connected the
about 5 seconds) until the blue
indicator light starts to flash
quickly.
3. Within about 3 minutes, activate
the Bluetooth feature on your
device, and set it to search for
Bluetooth devices.
4. Select the headset from the list
of found devices.
5. If necessary, enter the passcode
0000 to pair and connect the
headset to your device. If your
device does not have a keypad, it
may use this passcode by default.
headset with your mobile device,
disconnect the headset from it
before pairing the headset with the
music player.
1. Ensure that your mobile device
or music player is switched on
and the headset is off.
In some devices, you may need to
make the connection separately
after pairing.
When the headset is connected to
your device and is ready for use, the
blue indicator light flashes slowly.
You can pair the headset with up to
eight devices but connect it to only
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one device supporting the HFP
To manually connect the headset to
profile and another device
supporting the A2DP profile at a
time.
To manually connect the headset to
the last used device that supports
the HFP profile (for example, after
connection loss), switch the headset
off and on, or press and hold the
answer/end key for about 2 seconds.
Basic use
Wear the headset
a device that supports the A2DP
profile, press the play/pause key.
You may be able to set your device
so that the headset connects to it
automatically. To activate this
feature in a Nokia device, change
the paired device settings in the
Bluetooth menu.
30 cm (11.81 inches) from your
Plug a pair of headphones into the
audio connector (15).
Use the clip to attach the headset to
your clothing. Place the right
headphone cable (indicated with R)
over your shoulders, and gently
insert the earplugs into your ears
(13). Place the headset within about
Warning: When you use
the headset, your ability
to hear outside sounds
may be affected. Do not
use the headset where it
can endanger your
safety.
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Adjust the volume
end key for about 2 seconds.
To adjust the headset volume, press
the volume up or down key during a
call or while listening to music. To
adjust the volume quickly, press and
hold either key.
You can also adjust the headset
volume on the connected A2DP
device if it supports this feature.
Calls
To make a call, use your mobile
device in the normal way when the
headset is connected to it.
To redial the number you last called
(if your mobile device supports this
feature with the headset), when no
call is in progress, press the answer/
end key twice.
To activate voice dialling (if your
mobile device supports this feature
with the headset), when no call is in
Proceed as described in the user
guide of the mobile device.
To answer or end a call, press the
answer/end key. To reject a call,
press this key twice.
To switch a call from the headset to
a compatible mobile device, press
and hold the answer/end key for
about 2 seconds, or switch off the
headset. To switch the call back to
the headset, press and hold the
answer/end key for about 2 seconds,
or switch on the headset.
Listen to music
To listen to music, connect the
headset to a compatible music
player that supports the A2DP
Bluetooth profile.
The available music functions
depend on your music player.
listening to music, the music is
paused until you end the call.
Warning: Listen to
music at a moderate
level. Continuous
exposure to high volume
may damage your
hearing.
To play a song, select it in the music
player, and press the play/pause key.
To pause or resume playing, press
the play/pause key. To stop playing,
press and hold the play/pause key.
To select the next song during
playback, press the forward key.
To select the previous song, press
the rewind key twice. To scroll
through the current song quickly,
press and hold either key.
If you cannot connect the headset
to your compatible device, check
switched on, and paired with the
device.
Battery and charger information
This device has an internal,
nonremovable, rechargeable
battery. Do not attempt to remove
the battery from the device as you
may damage the device. This device
is intended for use when supplied
with power from the following
chargers: AC-3, AC-4, AC-5, AC-8,
DC-4, and DC-9. The exact charger
model number may vary depending
on the type of plug. The plug variant
is identified by one of the following:
E, EB, X, AR, U, A, C, or UB. The
battery can be charged and
discharged hundreds of times, but it
will eventually wear out. Recharge
your battery only with Nokia
approved chargers designated for
this device. Use of an unapproved
charger may present a risk of fire,
explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
If a battery is being used for the first
time or if the battery has not been
used for a prolonged period, it may
be necessary to connect the charger,
then disconnect and reconnect it to
begin charging the battery. If the
battery is completely discharged, it
may take several minutes before the
charging indicator light is displayed.
Unplug the charger from the
electrical plug and the device when
not in use. Do not leave a fully
charged battery connected to a
charger, since overcharging may
Never use any charger that is
fully charged battery will lose its
charge over time.
Always try to keep the battery
between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and
77°F). Extreme temperatures reduce
the capacity and lifetime of the
battery. A device with a hot or cold
battery may not work temporarily.
Battery performance is particularly
limited in temperatures well below
freezing.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire
as they may explode. Batteries may
also explode if damaged.
damaged.
Important: Battery
operating times are
estimates only and
depend on network
conditions, features used,
battery age and
condition, temperatures
to which battery is
exposed, and many other
factors.
Care and maintenance
Your device is a product of superior
design and craftsmanship and
should be treated with care. The
following suggestions will help you
protect your warranty coverage.
•Keep the device dry.
Precipitation, humidity, and all
types of liquids or moisture can
contain minerals that will
corrode electronic circuits. If
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your device does get wet, allow it
•Do not use harsh chemicals,
to dry completely.
•Do not use or store the device in
dusty, dirty areas. Its moving
parts and electronic components
can be damaged.
•Do not store the device in hot
areas. High temperatures can
shorten the life of electronic
devices, damage batteries, and
warp or melt certain plastics.
•Do not store the device in cold
areas. When the device returns
to its normal temperature,
moisture can form inside the
cleaning solvents, or strong
detergents to clean the device.
•Do not paint the device. Paint
can clog the moving parts and
prevent proper operation.
These suggestions apply equally to
your device, charger, or any
accessory. If any device is not
working properly, take it to the
nearest authorised service facility
for service.
device and damage electronic
circuit boards.
•Do not attempt to open the
device.
•Do not drop, knock, or shake the
device. Rough handling can
break internal circuit boards and
fine mechanics.